Celebrate the Holiday Season in the Parks

11/21/2012

The Chicago Park District hosts numerous holiday events this winter such as skating with Santa, chocolate house making and much more. For the full schedule of holiday events, click here.

Holiday highlights this winter include:

Ice Skating
• Friday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 24, weather permitting
• Various locations and times; Please note that schedules and fees are subject to change. Click here for locations.
The Chicago Park District operates 8 ice rinks. Hours and skate rental prices vary. Please note there is an admission fee at The Rink at Wrigley and at McFetridge Sports Center in California Park, an indoor rink that is open year round except August. All other rinks offer free admission. Concessions are available at select rinks.

Winter Flower and Train Show
• Saturday, Nov. 24– Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
• Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., 312-742-7736
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
• All ages, admission free
Several model trains wind their way through a miniature village set in a field of vibrant Poinsettias. The village, comprised entirely of natural materials including willow, spruce and birch woods, features a variety of Chicago-style homes and famous buildings such as the neighborhood bungalow, Chicago Theater and Chicago Water Tower Place.

Breakfast with Santa
• Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• United Club at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
• Admission is $55 for adults, $25 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3 years of age
• Reservations are required and are available by calling 312-235-7162 or emailing sfspecialevents@dncinc.com
Enjoy a lavish brunch during one of the few times when the United Club’s fine dining is open to the public. Santa and his elves will be on hand and families can bring an ornament to decorate the stadium’s tree.

Snowtrekking
• December 1, 15; January 12, 13, 26, 27; February 2, 3, 9, 10, 23, 24
• Weather permitting; there must be at least three inches of snow
• Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., 312-745-2910
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• $5 to check out equipment for two hours at the Northerly Island visitor center on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid ID.
Discover Northerly Island this winter by snowshoeing or cross country skiing during select dates. If you have your own cross country skis or snowshoes, it is free to ski and trek around the island.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.